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Position:

 

Full-Time Parks Maintenance Level 1 – Peck Farm Caretaker 

 

Summary:

Under the direction of the Peck Farm Manager and the Assistant Superintendent of Parks, the Peck Farm Caretaker shall perform maintenance tasks which focus on the timely care of Peck Farm Park. This includes care of the farm buildings, butterfly house, nature playground, flower beds and park grounds. This position works a scheduled five-day work week, which may include a regularly scheduled weekend day during the peak season of active park use, that being mid-April thru Mid-October. During this time, one of the scheduled work days will be either a Saturday or Sunday. The work week for the remainder of the year is typically Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Duties after the April to October season may include working with Parks staff members in general park maintenance duties outside of Peck Farm. Overtime may be required.

 

Supervisor:

The Peck Farm Caretaker reports to Peck Farm Park Manager and Assistant Superintendent of Parks, and the Executive Director. 

 

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include completion of a high school education and basic knowledge of landscape maintenance skills.  Additional knowledge of turf, trees, shrubs, flowers, building maintenance, and equipment operation is preferred. A valid Illinois Drivers License is required. An Illinois Department of Agriculture license to apply plant protectants is preferred. 

 

Essential Functions:

1.      Season long care and daily maintenance of parks, buildings and athletic facilities. 

2.      Perform mowing, custodial maintenance, general maintenance, landscaping and repairs for continual upkeep and cleanliness of buildings, grounds, and facilities. 

3.      Set up of facilities for rental events, District programs and/or classes.

4.      Supervision of part-time or seasonal employees may be required.  

5.      Ability to safely operate Park District vehicles and equipment.  

6.      Remain on call for snow removal, repairs and maintenance as deemed necessary.

7.      All other duties as assigned. 

 

Marginal Functions:

1.      Assist all employees of the Park District as needed.

2.      Attend training opportunities and attain certifications relevant to position.

 

Cognitive and physical requirements:

1.      Resolve differences and problems that arise with patrons and work together with other employees.

2.      The Parks Department employees must exhibit good problem-solving ability and good judgment in keeping with the mission of the Park District.

3.      Will be exposed to weather elements when performing outdoor functions. Some activities are performed indoors.

 

Safety Program:

1.      Understand the Park District’s safety procedures and requirements.

2.      Adherence to all safety protocols including accident reports, emergency safety procedures,

3.      Timely reporting of hazardous conditions or conduct of any employee under their supervision. 

4.     Report all incidents and potential hazards to the Safety Committee as soon as possible.

 

The Downers Grove Park District is seeking a Maintenance team member to provide a full range of general maintenance, construction, and development of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, structures, roads, paths, parking lots, utilities, drainage, restroom and concession buildings, fleet vehicles, and other property owned and managed by the District.

 This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, IMRF pension, retirement savings plan, and employee assistance.  This position is represented by Local 681 of the Laborers’ International Union of North America.

Hours: This is a full-time, year-round, hourly position. Schedule is generally Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and night/weekend work as required as part of an on-call rotation. This position may also require to work with special events.

Requirements:

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Downers Grove Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

 

Position Description Overview 

Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager (or assigned by), the Recreation Coordinator’s main focus of responsibility will entail assisting in the organization, administrative planning, marketing, operation and supervision of athletics, special events, child development, fitness programs and concession operations. Hires, trains, and supervises seasonal staff. Works with school personnel and special interest groups in coordinating facilities and program needs. Requires a flexible, energetic, creative individual with an excellent knowledge of recreation programming and computer knowledge as well as the ability to multi-task. Assist in the creation of the triannual brochure. Assist other staff with activities and special events sponsored by the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department. This position will require weekend and evening hours dependent on the time of year and programs and events scheduled. 

 

1.      Responsible for assisting in the organization, administrative planning, operation and supervision of recreation programming. 

2.      Assist with the planning and organization of recreation programs and special events. 

3.      Create and maintain the seasonal triannual catalog for programs and events. 

4.      Assist in the creation of marketing materials for programs and events. 

5.      Manage and maintain partnership with school districts including; managing security procedures; opening and closing of all facilities; coordinating shared facilities with Yorkville School District 115 and other organizations as needed. 

6.      Assist in the moving, lifting, coordination and inventory of facility and program equipment. 

7.      Directly supervise and monitor recreation programs and events during the day, after school hours, evenings and weekends. 

8.      Personnel management, supervision and evaluation of recreation instructors, part time staff, seasonal staff, volunteers and coaches during activities, programs and special events. 

9.      Provide instructor payment reports, pre/post reports, information pertaining to programs and facilities, and conduct instructor evaluations. 

10.  Assist in registration for programs and facility rentals while maintaining confidentiality of personal information received from patrons. 

11.  Oversee the recording of data pertaining to recreation programs and operation for departmental quarterly reporting. 

12.  Recruit, hire, assign and schedule instructors, coaches, referees and part-time staff for activities and league events. 

13.  Assist with the development of new community partnerships. 

14.  Assist in the preparation of the annual "activity calendar" pertaining to hours and usage of the Yorkville School District’s facilities and other organizations as needed. 

15.  May regularly be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

16.  Perform other duties and functions as directed by the Superintendent of Recreation (or as assigned). 

 

1.      Must possess the knowledge and ability to organize and supervise coaches, instructors, and volunteers as it relates to recreation curriculum. 

2.      Will have the ability to independently resolve problems and mediate when necessary. 

3.      Will have strong administrative skills, experience in training and supervision. 

4.      Must establish and maintain good relationships with community, school district and administration. 

5.      Work record with references that show reliability, initiative, tact and productivity. Ability to establish priorities and make decisions, and to take appropriate action when necessary. 

6.      Will have the ability to calculate utilizing basic math skills. 

7.      Will have the ability to administer and supervise computer programming, networking and overall telecommunications. 

8.      Has the ability to schedule and implement duties in an effective and efficient manner. 

9.      Possess good communication and writing skills, trustworthiness, and a will to work. 

10.  Will have working knowledge of the park and recreation system. 

11.  Must maintain a valid driver’s license and abide by the United City of Yorkville’s vehicle policy. 

12.  Must comply with all rules, policies, regulations and procedures related to the United City of Yorkville’s employee manual. 

 

1.      Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, or other related field from a college or university. Prior experience in recreation field (experience) preferred. Currently certified or ability to obtain CPRP within the first year is preferred. 

2.      Must have experience in computer skills; data entry, registration software, various design software, Microsoft Suite, RecTrac preferred. 

3.      Must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, must be highly organized and motivated. 

4.      Must have successfully completed a background investigation with findings of good character and no felony convictions. 

 

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and this obligation includes our commitment to providing 

reasonable accommodations when necessary to assist our employees and applicants who are disabled 

(and those who are pregnant or have a pregnancy related medical condition or disability) in order for 

those individuals to perform their essential job functions. If you are in need of a reasonable 

accommodation to perform the essential job functions listed above, we urge you to contact your 

supervisor or HR to schedule a meeting to discuss the available options. 

 

Satrting salary of $50,000. Submit cover letter, resume, and application to Tim Evans via email at tevans@yorkville.il.us.  Job description and application can be found online at http://www.yorkville.il.us/Jobs.aspx.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 

 

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We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We are looking for a leader who wants to make a difference in the community and help to develop our team with the help of our General Manager.

Benefits:

Summary: We are looking for a leader who wants to make a difference in the community and help to develop our team with the help of our General Manager. This manager will oversee the quality and success of Goldfish Swim School daily operations including (but not limited to) staffing, pool operations, customer service, sales and retention of customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required. Two or more years of management experience is preferred. Two or more years as a swimming instructor is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification. Certifications will be provided to you upon hire if needed.

Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate. 

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Manager will include early childhood programs, day camp and teen mixers.  The Program Manager is expected to effectively communicate with customers, vendors and staff about program and event details.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES:

*  Manages daily operations and curriculum for early childhood programming, Day Camp and some special events.
*  Management and supervision of all contractual classes.
* Development and execution of teen mixers, splash bashes and birthday party packages.
*  Assist with program registration and customer service
* Development and design of our 3 seasonal program guides (Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer).
* Development of marketing materials and social media content for programs.
* Hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate assigned program staff.
* Assist with payroll as needed.
* Attend professional conferences and workshops as needed.
* Have the ability to evaluate current programs and research new concepts and programs on a seasonal basis.
* Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration, Early Childhood Education or related field.
* Will consider significant and material experience in lieu of formal education.
* At least 2 years of full-time experience desirable but will consider ambitious out of college graduate.
* Microsoft Word and Excel skills preferred
* Rec Trac preferred but will train right person

SCHEDULE AND PAY:

* Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm with a 30 minute lunch break Monday-Friday.  Weekends and nights might be necessary
  based on program needs.  Position salary range is $50,000-$63,000 based off experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

* 100% EMPLOYEE covered health insurance, 90% spouse and 90% family health insurance coverage as well
* Compensatory Time Banked over 40 hours worked  in a week.  Compensatory time OVER 40 hours paid out each year
* Dental & Vision Coverage
* Life Insurance (basic)
* PATH Wellness Program
* EAP Employee Assistance Program
* Vacation and Sick Time
* Paid holidays (as defined in Policy Manual)
* Facility Discounts and usage Benefits

ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO BILL OLSEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT BOLSEN@BURBANKPARKDISTRICT.ORG.